Main purpose of role:
To undertake general site maintenance and security, including responding to emergencies at the school. As directed by the Site Operations Manager, SLT, and Principal.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Undertake routine and non-routine opening and closing of sites, site security, general upkeep and maintenance of pool plant, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
General caretaking and porterage duties, including special events.
Assisting with emergencies that may arise on the premises.
Liaising with contractors on site and supervising as requested by the Site Operations Manager, ensuring that a safe environment is always maintained.
Be welcoming, respond to and assist with enquiries from visitors, suppliers, pupils, and staff.
Support visitors with car parking, as required, to ensure parking regulations followed.
Ensure unauthorised parking of vehicles does not occur on school premises.
To be responsible for Health and Safety within areas of own responsibility as laid out in the Health and Safety Policy and as requested by the Site Operations Manager.
Carry out security procedures for the school buildings and grounds, including setting of intruder alarms and regular site checks.
Take action to prevent trespass on the premises and follow procedures to reopen the site when directed.
Act as a key holder, if requested, and respond appropriately to alarm company, police callouts and other emergencies.
Undertake emergency cleaning duties as requested, including any spillages etc in liaison with the Domestic Supervisor where required.
Undertake repairs and maintenance as directed and appropriate to qualifications and experience.
Maintain records of servicing and maintenance activity in support of Health and Safety compliance.
Assist the Swimming Pool Technical Operator when required in cleaning the swimming pool and conducting maintenance, back wash, and regular daily tests of pool water quality during working hours. Ensuring that testing continues to be carried out over the weekend, whilst ensuring that all operational records are completed as per the School and PWTAG procedures.
Assist in general pool maintenance.
Emergency support for Boarding Houses.
Ensure all waste is disposed of promptly and in accordance with legislation.
Use and action requests raised on the school estates management system.
Carry out procedures as required in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damages.
Ensure all areas are free from litter and bins are emptied daily.
Act upon any health and safety concerns, including the removal of hazards and notifying the Estates team when appropriate.
Undertake routine checks and inspections as required by Health & Safety legislation, and as directed by the Site Operations Manager.
Provide safe access during periods of inclement weather and emergency situations – including gritting access routes as directed.
Ensure contractors are advised of emergency procedures and are given access to the Asbestos register and all other relevant health and safety records.
Fully understand and be able to use the fire alarm system and undertake duties in the event of a fire activation.
Move resources, equipment and furniture as required by the school, including events.
Assist external hires and ensure external lettings operate within the lettings agreement and report any concerns.
Set up for pool parties and events, open areas providing user guidance.
Completed Boarding Houses and Medical centre compliance checks.
Maintain school minibuses, clean and top up oil, water, tyres and fuel.